Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner
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Job summary
**Internal HDFT Applicants Only**
This is an exciting opportunity to become a qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) over a three year period via the local apprenticeship route from one of the top Trusts in the country. The course is fully funded by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be employed by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) Academic Study will make up 20% of the role and this will be delivered through formal education both in house and via Teesside University. The post holder will undertake a period of three years training, under the supervision of a registered practitioner to prepare for progression to an ODP which includes undertaking and successfully completing work based competencies and a level 6 Apprenticeship. In each year the apprentice will be expected to successfully complete all academic modules, assessments and work based competencies to progress to the following years.
By completing this Level 6 apprenticeship, you will gain a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice, which has been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and you will be eligible to apply to the HCPC for registration.
Main duties of the job
Operating Department Practitioners work alongside other professionals (such as doctors and nurses) and take a lead role in ensuring a patient is safe during their journey through the operating theatre.
You will cover the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to look after patients during the three phases of the operating theatre journey: anaesthesia, surgery and post-anaesthesia. You will receive training and development in five broad areas:
Professional practice
Professional values and behaviours
Professional standards
Leadership, management and partnership working
Communication and information
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Details
Date posted
13 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Band 5: Annex U
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-PSC-1963C
Job locations
HDFT
7 Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG1 7SX
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HDFT
7 Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG1 7SX
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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